A short and exceptionally powerful book cited by high achievers in the world of radio as a must read. Full of techniques, ideas and trade secrets, Walking On-Air is a motivational and inspiring read for professionals and newcomers to the industry, particularly in the UK.

New firefighter, Rocky Hill, arriving at his first fire is confronted by a frantic mother shouting, "Save my Baby, Save My Baby." While his partners attack the fire, Rocky, his heart pounding with the urgency of the situation, crawls through the upstairs searching for the baby trapped in her crib. Will he find her in time?

Don Barrett has covered the radio broadcasting business for nearly 20 years. His engaging series of eBooks entitled Adventures in Airtime: Personal Stories of USA Radio People showcases compelling, personal stories of radio people who have reinvented themselves and succeeded against all odds.This is volume one entitled "Secrets of Selling".

Radio talk-show host Max Jervis plays the part of victim better than anyone, and that talent has made Mr. Jervis a very wealthy man. Mr. Jervis will share in any indignity and imagine any conspiracy that might help grow his broadcast empire. But Mr. Jervis forgets that there is a monster for every victim until a scraping and clawing arrive one night outside his studio door.

Payola, or paying disc jockeys and other radio and television employees to play particular songs, was the subject of Congressional hearings in 1959 and 1960. Dick Clark, host of American Bandstand, was summoned to testify before a House subcommittee of investigators. At issue was censorship, the suspension of radio and television station licenses, etc. The lessons of payola are pertinent today.

Adventure, danger, tragedy, hardship and humour on the Arctic fishing grounds.
This story is a must for all who are interested in the sea or an aspect of life in the 1950s
Highly acclaimed by readers in the fishing industry.
"Fascinating Story," Dave Buckley, Trawler Historian, Fleetwood Weekly News.
"Charlie tells it like it was," Jim Porter, Fleetwood Marine Heritage Trust.

This is a collection of three stories. The first story, "Bastinili," details the life story of baseball star Bobby Bastinili from his childhood to his retirement and the the rise & fall of his ego. The second, "The Words' Path," details a teacher and her student, her correspondence, and her brother's upcoming divorce. In the third, "The Lyrics' Hunt," two stars are kidnapped and searched for.

Dave Maynard spent nearly 50 years in broadcasting. This book contains humorous and historical recollections of his career. Included are interviews with many legendary entertainers and political figures as well as stories gathered from his travels as leader of the first tour groups ever allowed into Russia and China. He also hosted what is referred to as the forerunner to Star Search.